"Clone Wars" on Cartoon Network
11-14-02 | 02:52 PM
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"Clone Wars" on Cartoon Network
11-14-02 | 03:19 PM
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Re: "Clone Wars" on Cartoon Network
Originally posted by dgeralsh
some good info from aintitcoolnews.com
some good info from aintitcoolnews.com
11-14-02 | 03:43 PM
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Yeah, this is definitely interesting, but I'll take it with a HUGE grain of salt until something official is announced.
Great idea though... I've always wondered why they didn't do a decent animated Star Wars program -- especially with all of the material that they already have to work with (novels, comics, etc.) The scripts would practically write themselves.
Great idea though... I've always wondered why they didn't do a decent animated Star Wars program -- especially with all of the material that they already have to work with (novels, comics, etc.) The scripts would practically write themselves.
11-14-02 | 04:20 PM
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Originally posted by bboisvert
Yeah, this is definitely interesting, but I'll take it with a HUGE grain of salt until something official is announced.
Great idea though... I've always wondered why they didn't do a decent animated Star Wars program -- especially with all of the material that they already have to work with (novels, comics, etc.) The scripts would practically write themselves.
Yeah, this is definitely interesting, but I'll take it with a HUGE grain of salt until something official is announced.
Great idea though... I've always wondered why they didn't do a decent animated Star Wars program -- especially with all of the material that they already have to work with (novels, comics, etc.) The scripts would practically write themselves.
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11-14-02 | 04:24 PM
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Originally posted by blakader
Aren't we forgeting about the "Droids" cartoon?
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Aren't we forgeting about the "Droids" cartoon?
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I guess so
[ObiWan Kenobi]
These are not the droids you're looking for
[/ObiWan Kenobi]
11-14-02 | 04:32 PM
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Originally posted by k-qwick
Droids?
Droids?
The Droids cartoon was on ABC for one season on Saturday mornings... th Ewoks cartoon lasted two seasons, I think
11-14-02 | 04:36 PM
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I hadn't forgotten Droids (in fact, I have a production cel hanging in my home). I just didn't think that a Saturday morning cartoon from 15 years ago was really relevant to the discussion. 
Droids had some decent artwork (at times) and some decent stories (occasionally), but it really just was what it was -- a Sat. morning show for the kiddies. I would assume that the new/rumored show would be much more geared towards teens/adults who happen to watch animation.
Droids had some decent artwork (at times) and some decent stories (occasionally), but it really just was what it was -- a Sat. morning show for the kiddies. I would assume that the new/rumored show would be much more geared towards teens/adults who happen to watch animation.
11-14-02 | 05:04 PM
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Because I'm anonymous and of lowly 'Member' status, I'll understand if you don't believe me, but this idea is in the discussion stages between the two companies.
Right now, the plan is to create dozens of 2-3 minute, action-packed shorts, not full 30-minute episodes. These shorts would feature known characters as well as introducing new characters (more action-figures! )
Like I said, this is just being discussed and isn't definite by any means. If it does come to be, they most likely won't air until late next year at the earliest. Whoever leaked it to aint-it-cool, did so very prematurely and deserves a spanking.
That's about all I know.
Right now, the plan is to create dozens of 2-3 minute, action-packed shorts, not full 30-minute episodes. These shorts would feature known characters as well as introducing new characters (more action-figures!
)Like I said, this is just being discussed and isn't definite by any means. If it does come to be, they most likely won't air until late next year at the earliest. Whoever leaked it to aint-it-cool, did so very prematurely and deserves a spanking.
That's about all I know.
11-14-02 | 05:13 PM
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Originally posted by Shemp
Because I'm anonymous and of lowly 'Member' status, I'll understand if you don't believe me, but this idea is in the discussion stages between the two companies.
Right now, the plan is to create dozens of 2-3 minute, action-packed shorts, not full 30-minute episodes. These shorts would feature known characters as well as introducing new characters (more action-figures! )
Like I said, this is just being discussed and isn't definite by any means. If it does come to be, they most likely won't air until late next year at the earliest. Whoever leaked it to aint-it-cool, did so very prematurely and deserves a spanking.
That's about all I know.
Because I'm anonymous and of lowly 'Member' status, I'll understand if you don't believe me, but this idea is in the discussion stages between the two companies.
Right now, the plan is to create dozens of 2-3 minute, action-packed shorts, not full 30-minute episodes. These shorts would feature known characters as well as introducing new characters (more action-figures!
)Like I said, this is just being discussed and isn't definite by any means. If it does come to be, they most likely won't air until late next year at the earliest. Whoever leaked it to aint-it-cool, did so very prematurely and deserves a spanking.
That's about all I know.
I know you said that's all you know, but I'll ask anyway...
Would the 2-3minute shorts be a program, or would they run the way the other shorts that use sidekicks, Scooby Doo, and Superfriends etc. do- during commercial breaks?
11-14-02 | 07:12 PM
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Originally posted by GuessWho
The Droids cartoon was on ABC for one season on Saturday mornings... th Ewoks cartoon lasted two seasons, I think
The Droids cartoon was on ABC for one season on Saturday mornings... th Ewoks cartoon lasted two seasons, I think
11-14-02 | 08:44 PM
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Would the 2-3minute shorts be a program, or would they run the way the other shorts that use sidekicks...do?
Hey...I did know a little more.
11-14-02 | 10:01 PM
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Very interesting. I agree with the grain of salt though. Could be a pretty good series. Absolutely won't be the worst Star Wars production ever. (That awards goes to and will always go to the "Star Wars Holiday Special". It included Chewbacca and his family, Bea Arthur managing the Mos Eisley Cantina, and a terrible cartoon with the first appearance of Boba Fett.)
11-15-02 | 08:38 AM
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Hmm ... TheForce.net checked into this, and they confirmed that it is indeed in the works.
http://cgi.theforce.net/theforce/tfn.cgi?storyID=18742
http://cgi.theforce.net/theforce/tfn.cgi?storyID=18742
11-15-02 | 10:29 AM
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I'm surprised more people aren't excited by this. I've dreamed of a series like this, or maybe using animation to do Episodes 7-9. I was feeling somewhat disappointed that we're only going to see the first and last battles of the Clone wars in the movies, but this is even better! You can almost bet money that when you turn on a TV in my house, it will be on Cartoon Network from the last time it was on.
11-15-02 | 06:35 PM
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Originally posted by milo bloom
I'm surprised more people aren't excited by this. I've dreamed of a series like this, or maybe using animation to do Episodes 7-9. I was feeling somewhat disappointed that we're only going to see the first and last battles of the Clone wars in the movies, but this is even better! You can almost bet money that when you turn on a TV in my house, it will be on Cartoon Network from the last time it was on.
I'm surprised more people aren't excited by this. I've dreamed of a series like this, or maybe using animation to do Episodes 7-9. I was feeling somewhat disappointed that we're only going to see the first and last battles of the Clone wars in the movies, but this is even better! You can almost bet money that when you turn on a TV in my house, it will be on Cartoon Network from the last time it was on.
I mean, I would absolutely LOVE a great animated series with great writing and strong production values. Something along the lines of the Batman animated series.
I'd also love to see an animated series that takes place after "Return of the Jedi" -- using the continuity established by the novels and comics, but re-worked so it could actually work with the established canon of the six films.
11-18-02 | 11:04 AM
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I would assume that the new/rumored show would be much more geared towards teens/adults who happen to watch animation.
As much as I'd love to see a Star Wars animated show that's the same quality as Batman The Animated series, I just can't see it happening...
Of course, I remember the Holiday Special, so maybe I'm biased!
I recall an artical with Lucas actually, which said he was thinking about having a "Young Jedi Knights" show on Fox Kids network or something. He wouldn't write for it or anything, just get the ball rolling, he said.
11-18-02 | 11:32 AM
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i refuse to stalk cartoon network all day just hoping to see 2 minutes thrown in anywhere randomly
cut to the chase and give me the complete collection on dvd
cut to the chase and give me the complete collection on dvd
11-18-02 | 02:46 PM
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Originally posted by GuessWho
i refuse to stalk cartoon network all day just hoping to see 2 minutes thrown in anywhere randomly
i refuse to stalk cartoon network all day just hoping to see 2 minutes thrown in anywhere randomly
11-18-02 | 03:07 PM
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As much as I'd love to see a Star Wars animated show that's the same quality as Batman The Animated series, I just can't see it happening...
What I wouldn't mind, if Clone Wars ever turns up, is a totally CG rendered production of the quality of Roughnecks: Starship Troopers- So long as they hire someone other than George to write the dialogue.
11-20-02 | 01:13 AM
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Well I agree Eric, Batman TAS was totally mature and enjoyable in the early years, but as it went along, Fox or whoever had is seemed to mess with it, and while we'd still get a great episode every once in a while, that were totally smart, an great there would be too much crappy episodes with Robin making wisecracks...
I was a young teen at the time, and I remember my sister (who was about 8 I guess) and I would hate the stupid "dumbed down" episodes. Kids don't want to be treated like kids, why do you think so many kids beg their parents to watch R rated films?
I was a young teen at the time, and I remember my sister (who was about 8 I guess) and I would hate the stupid "dumbed down" episodes. Kids don't want to be treated like kids, why do you think so many kids beg their parents to watch R rated films?
12-03-02 | 12:26 PM
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Well, the latest "spy reports" are saying that this ain't gonna happen:
http://www.theforce.net/episode2/index.shtml#18929
http://www.theforce.net/episode2/index.shtml#18929